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Oatten Family History

Oatten Surname Meaning

see Otton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Oatten family from?

You can see how Oatten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oatten family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oatten families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Oatten family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Oatten's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Oatten families in 1840.
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What did your Oatten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oatten. 100% of Oatten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Oatten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Oatten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oatten census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 26 immigration records available for the last name Oatten. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Oatten. For the veterans among your Oatten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oatten lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1986, in the United States, Oatten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Oatten in 1959 was 54, and 79 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oatten ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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